If you think you need psychological support you can contact a Talking Therapy Service and ask for an appointment on the NHS.
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This direct access is open to all patients registered with a GP practice in the NHS Surrey Heath Clinical Commissioning Group area. This is open to people aged 18 and over (there is no upper age limit).
After your needs are assessed you will be offered the most appropriate care with a trained professional, which may include a short course of counselling to help you manage your current mental health problem including
- Generalised anxiety & stress related problems; Panic attacks
- Depression, including pre & post natal depression; OCD and phobias.
All of these IAPT services offer help for patients experiencing mild to moderate mental health conditions
There is a national programme aimed at Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies – IAPT – and in Surrey Heath there are currently four IAPT providers you can choose from (click the links below for more information):
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Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: 0300 330 5450 Web: www.sabp.nhs.uk Face to face, telephone and online interventions to individuals and groups with mild to moderate mental ill-health. Waiting time (at February 2018): |
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone 01954 230 066.Web: www.iesohealth.com/surrey Online one-to-one cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), delivered in real time over the internet. Waiting time (at March 2018): |
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Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: 0300 012 0012 Text ' TALK' to 82085 A wide range of evidence based psychological therapies offered via face to face individual sessions, telephone appointments and educational courses. Waiting time (at February 2018): |
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Telephone: 01276 423 020 Text: 07847 639 307 Web: www.centreforpsychology.co.uk One-to-one therapy, mindfulness group sessions and supportive workshops. Waiting time (at March 2018): |
If you aren’t ready for counselling there are other services available.
Click here to visit The Mental Health Foundation’s website where you can download a wealth of free information on looking after your mental health including overcoming fear, sleeping better, mindfulness, mental health in later life, exercise and top tips for a healthy mind.
The Welcome Project supports people to unlock their potential and recover their emotional wellbeing through activities at locations around Surrey Heath. Click here for more information.